What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research and Policy Advisor position at City of New York?
Job Description
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing over 1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the systems 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.
Within DEP, the Bureau of Sustainability (BOS) is an interdisciplinary policy, planning, environmental review and environmental enforcement group composed of the Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis (BEPA), Office of Water Quality Analysis and Modeling, and the Office of Superfund and Hazardous Materials Analysis. BOS engages in cutting-edge applied research that integrates hydrologic, water quality, and living resource modeling, artificial intelligence, advanced computer analysis, field studies and policy, planning, and econometric studies to support and inform DEPs mission and to ensure that DEPs investments, policies and enforcement activities balance and maximize environmental, social, and economic benefits for the City of New York and our stakeholders. BOS, though BEPA, also oversees the largest green infrastructure program in the country, is the planning and contracting hub for the citys cloudburst investments, and the permit holder for the Citys municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit.
BOS is currently seeking a Research and Policy Advisor with multi-disciplinary science, policy, modeling and data analysis, and / or environmental management experience to support the Senior Policy and Science Advisor to the Deputy Commissioner. The Research and Policy Advisor will assist with several high-priority initiatives including advancing recommendations from the Sustainable Rate Structure Analysis and advancing water reuse projects and policies in support of the CSO consent order and PlaNYC goal to develop a strategy to end the discharge of untreated sewage into the New York Harbor by 2060. The position may coordinate and support BOS interaction with organizations such as the Water Utility Climate Alliance (WUCA), Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA), the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) and other water sector organizations on science and policy.
To help forward the BOS strategic and operational mission, the successful candidate will be expected to provide policy, scientific and technical input and recommendations to the Senior Policy and Science Advisor on a broad range of current and emerging issues pertaining to BOS and DEP strategic and operational programs and initiatives. The candidate will also be expected to help support or act as technical and policy lead on special assignments to provide input and oversight on complex environmental, water resource projects, water quality projects, scientific investigations, research and studies being undertaken by BOS. The position may require the candidate to work closely and collaboratively with agency staff to coordinate and develop technical analyses, correspondence and official recommendations on proposed new or amended federal, state, and local environmental rules, regulations, legislation and emerging regulatory issues.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the field of water resources planning, with competency translating technical information for policy and decision making. However, experience in other fields such as environmental science, public health, city planning, as well as prior government experience, will also be considered.
Qualifications
1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have :
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and / or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
NOTE : Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
